Oatsville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oatsville, Indiana
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 Oatsville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Oatsville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson, Pike |
| Township | Washington, Logan |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47567
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440490 |
Oatsville is a small, unincorporated community in the state of Indiana, United States. It is located across two counties: Gibson County and Pike County. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
History of Oatsville
Early Days and the Post Office
Oatsville had its own post office for many years. It first opened in 1876. This post office helped people in the community send and receive mail. It was an important part of daily life back then. The post office served the area for almost 30 years. It finally closed down in 1903.
The Tri-state Tornado's End
Oatsville is also known for a very powerful storm. The famous Tri-state Tornado ended near Oatsville. This huge tornado traveled across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. It was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. The tornado finally lost its strength around 4:30 PM on March 18, 1925. Scientists believe it was one of the strongest tornadoes ever. It was likely still a strong storm when it reached Oatsville.
